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The Wash King Laundry site (WKL) is approximately three miles from Baldwin. Area housing is largely of seasonal/recreational usage, but more year-round housing and commercial development is being established. WKL is in the Pere Marquette River basin, which is classified by Michigan as "top quality trout stream." WKL began dry cleaning operations in 1962, and, used the solvent perchloroethylene (PCE). In the dry cleaning process, solvents and laundry waste were discharged into seepage lagoons. Citizen complaints resulted in investigative activities during the 1970s and 1980s. Groundwater contamination was found. In 1983, the state negotiated a settlement with the site owner, requiring construction of a deeper well to provide water to nearby residences. Citizens were given an opportunity to connect to this supply in 1984. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) entered into a Cooperative Agreement to study the site with MDNR assuming the lead role. Contaminants detected included PCE, trichloroethylene (TCE), 1,1-dichloroethylene, boron, lead, arsenic, and pesticides. The contaminated groundwater plume extends from the seepage lagoons to the Pere Marquette River. In 1991, the proprietor of WKL filed for bankruptcy. The 1993 Record of Decision (ROD) recommended groundwater extraction with physical/chemical treatment and excavation/offsite disposal of contaminated lagoon sediments. Site Responsibility This site is being addressed through federal and state actions.
221 |
People living within a 1 mile radius |
$35,668 |
Average Income |
114 |
Occupied homes |
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